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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754.79, 1,131.35 and 407.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754.79, 1,131.35 and 407.26 is: 610.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754.79 : 1,131.35 = 407.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754.79/1,131.35 = 407.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754.79x = 1,131.35 × 407.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754.79x = 460,753.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,753.60/754.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 610.44

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